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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Greenland, the US Codename for Aggression against Europe
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Greenland, the US Codename for Aggression against Europe

Sunday 11 January 2026
Trump says acquiring Greenland is key to its defense, but Europe is afraid of falling victim to expansionism of their ally. Alwaght- Trump’s appetite for threat and aggression against foreign countries and territories looks insatiable. Greenland is one of the latest territories subject of the ...
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What’s Next for Southern Yemen after STC Dissolution?
Analysis

What’s Next for Southern Yemen after STC Dissolution?

Monday 12 January 2026 ،
After Saudi pressures, STC gave in on its agenda, at least temporarily, and awaits Riyadh conference outcomes. Alwaght- After the recent fast-moving developments in southern Yemen and trade of some regions between the Saudi and Emirati-backed warring sides, now new developments are taking place poli ...
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Riyadh Meeting and Re-engineering Southern Yemen Dynamics
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Riyadh Meeting and Re-engineering Southern Yemen Dynamics

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
The Saudis are going to great lengths to ensure an upper hand over the UAE in Yemen’s south, but their success remains a question. Alwaght- In recent days, Saudi Arabia has stepped up its work to prepare for a meeting set to host major Yemeni factions including the recently dissolved Southern Transi ...
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US Pursuing Own Agenda, not a Deal, behind Iran Negotiations: Expert
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US Pursuing Own Agenda, not a Deal, behind Iran Negotiations: Expert

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
Strategic Studies on Sunday. Alwaght: In what climate did the negotiations take place? Zarean: Given the American military buildup in the region and the threats posed by the US against Iran, including the stated readiness to pursue military options, along with the clear position expressed by the S ...
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What Are the Consequences of New Start Treaty Expiration?
Analysis

What Are the Consequences of New Start Treaty Expiration?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
The world is now a more dangerous place as New Start nuclear deal expires. Alwaght- With the expiration of the New Start treaty on nuclear arms between the US and Russia, the world is on the eve of entry to a period that can be regarded the most dangerous in the international nuclear order since the ...
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Trump appears to have told hawkish Israeli PM that he prefers diplomacy over war with Iran. Alwaght- The meeting of the US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was held on Wednesday, with Iran taking a center stage in the talks of the two allies. Following the meeting ...
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At Iran Corridor Summit, Pezeshkian Praises Regional Collaboration
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At Iran Corridor Summit, Pezeshkian Praises Regional Collaboration

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian commended regional leaders for working to enhance security and sovereignty ALWAGHT- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian commended regional leaders for working to enhance security and sovereignty, emphasizing collaboration free from foreign oversight. Iranian Pres ...
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
Strategic pivot to the East and global rebalancing  In such conditions, many countries are redefining their geopolitical priorities. Broader interaction with China and Russia, membership or cooperation with such blocs as BRICS or regional Asian organizations, and the push to break free from do ...
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How Do Americans Look at a Potential War against Iran?
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How Do Americans Look at a Potential War against Iran?

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
The American citizens, as well as political observers and even military officials, question Trump’s main aim behind waging a war against Iran. Alwaght- As tensions between the US and Iran escalate, a question strongly presents itself: Do the Americans support war threatened by Trump against Iran? A ...
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
The IRGC launched "Smart control" drills, suggesting that in case of crisis Tehran can effectively manage its and allies" interests. Alwaght- Since Sunday, Iran's IRGC launched its smart control of the Strait of Hormuz military drills under watch of the force’s commander General Mohammad P ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.